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The Nutcracker – Charleston, SC

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grace in winter 2Charleston Ballet theatre presents The Nutcracker. It’s Charleston circa 1865 and families are filling the streets and the market of downtown in a last minute rush for gifts and decorations. Young Maria is presented with the gift of a cherished authentic Nutcracker. With a little help from Uncle Drosselmeyer she is transported on a world tour through lands of fantasy beyond her imagination. This Charleston holiday tradition celebrates the magic of the holiday spirit and the kid that remains inside us all.

PERFORMANCES:
Fri. Dec. 12 at 10:00a.m.
Sat. Dec. 13 at 2:00p.m. & 7:30p.m.
Sun. Dec. 14 at 3:00p.m.

VENUE:
Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St.

ADMISSION:
$40-$45/Orchestra/Mezzanine
$30-$35/Balcony
$10 off regular price for children

ORDER TODAY!
Call (843) 723-7334 and visit www.charlestonballet.org

Country Christmas at Big Horse to Benefit Area Charities – Brunswick, GA

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Enjoy old-fashioned holiday fun at the Country Christmas at Big Horse, Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1-6 p.m.
Bring the whole family out for great food, holiday music, pony rides, country arts and crafts, a silent auction and much more.
Big Horse Stable neighbors the 250-acre historic Bartram Preserve, and as a special treat, “William Bartram” himself will take groups on Hay Rides tours of this natural wonderland. Along with exciting Christmas in Love ...outdoor equestrian events, there will be demonstrations by Pak’s Karate and gymnastics by local groups under an all-weather pavilion.
Live music will set a festive mood and a Tour of Holiday Homes will get everyone in the Christmas spirit with wonderful holiday decorating ideas!
The annual lighting of the Big Horse Christmas Tree will cap off this day of family oriented fun at 6 p.m. The Big Horse Country Christmas is all for good cause, with Children’s Advocacy Center in Brunswick and Brantley County Neighbors Helping Neighbors selected as this year’s charitable recipients.
To get to Big Horse Club take Exit 26 off I-95N. Turn left onto Dover Bluff Road. Travel approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Highway 17. Drive roughly 6 miles and turn right onto Highway 110. In about 7 miles, look for Big Horse Club on your left and Big Horse Stable on the right.
For more information visit www.bighorseclub.com
or call (912) 778-6477.

Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade – South Carolina

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More than 100 floats will march down Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Holiday Parade set sails to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. Immediately following the Fireworks at 5:30 PM, the parade will begin at 5:45 PM at the intersection of Coleman and Pelzer Drive. It will continue past Shem Creek to conclude at the Sea Island Shopping Center around 7:15 PM.